Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos Preview
The Broncos are in their second Queensland derby in as many weeks and they can back up last week's victory over the Dolphins. It should a straightforward Brisbane win with Kotoni Staggs to get among the tries.
- Broncos have won their last two games vs Titans by 13+ margins
- Four of Titans' last six defeats have been by 13+ margins
- Broncos have won three of their last four games at Cbus Super Stadium
- Titans have already lost vs two Queensland teams in 2026 (Dolphins & Cowboys)
- Three of the last four meetings have seen 58+ points
- Kotoni Staggs has scored five tries in his last three games
- Reece Walsh has three tries in his last three games & scored a double vs Titans in R14 last year
Titans vs Broncos Head To Head
The Titans were on a three-game winning streak against the Broncos before last season, with Brisbane turning the tables with a pair of 13+ victories.
Gold Coast Titans Up And Running For 2026
It was a dismal start to the season for the Titans as they swallowed 50 points by Cronulla, effectively ending their premiership chances if you believe the '50-point curse'.
Gold Coast improved slightly defensively, but still lost 18-14 to the Dolphins and 30-16 to the Cowboys in their next two outings.
However, the Titans managed to dig out a tough 22-14 victory over the Dragons last week, earning their first win of 2026.
Second-rower Arama Hau was the main man for Gold Coast, breaking through on the edge for two tries in a destructive performance.
Gold Coast Titans Team News
No changes, with Josh Hannay sticking with the same squad that edged the Dragons last week.
Gold Coast Titans Team List
1. Keano Kini
2. Sialetili Faeamani
3. Jojo Fifita
4. AJ Brimson
5. Phillip Sami
6. Lachlan Ilias
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Klese Haas
9. Sam Verrills
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Arama Hau
12. Beau Fermor
13. Chris Randall
Interchange
14. Kurtis Morrin
15. Cooper Bai
16. Moeaki Fotuaika
17. Oliver Pascoe
Reserves
18. Max Feagai
19. Jett Liu
20. Jaylan De Groot
21. Adam Christensen
22. Jenson Taumoepeau
Brisbane Broncos Bounce Back From 0-2 Start
As usual, plenty of off-field drama surrounding the Broncos, but they've managed to brush it to the side after a poor 0-2 start that saw them fall to the Panthers and Eels.
Despite assistant coach Ben Te'o resigning mid-week, the Broncos held firm and outclassed the Dolphins 26-12 last week.
Michael Maguire's side stepped it up with a brilliant 18-14 comeback victory over the Storm at AAMI Park, their first win in 15 years at the venue.
Despite assistant coach Ben Te'o resigning mid-week, the Broncos held firm and outclassed the Dolphins 26-12 last week.
Kotoni Staggs scored another double with the first and last tries of the contest, while Reece Walsh continues to prove why he's the most dangerous attacking player in the competition.
Brisbane Broncos Team News
Payne Haas returns from a shoulder injury, meaning Xavier Willison goes back to the bench.
Brisbane Broncos Team List
Reserves
Grant Anderson is out injured, so Jesse Arthars gets a recall on the wing, while Gehamat Shibasaki also finds himself back in the starting side at centre for Josiah Karapani, who has been dropped.
Brisbane Broncos Team List
1. Reece Walsh
2. Deine Mariner
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Jesse Arthars
6. Ezra Mam
7. Adam Reynolds
8. Corey Jensen
9. Cory Paix
10. Payne Haas
11. Brendan Piakura
12. Jordan Riki
13. Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
14. Ben Hunt
15. Xavier Willison
16. Ben Talty
17. Aublix Tawha
Reserves
18. Jaiyden Hunt
19. Antonio Verhoeven
20. Blake Mozer
21. Thomas Duffy
22. Va’a Semu